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Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
MRS. MUNGER's TITLE.
WICHITA, Man, May 9, 1887.

WICHITA, Man, May 8, 1887.
To the Editor OF the Eagle.
SIR-Not long since copy Of what pur-
ported to be deed given by D. s. Munger
and wife to the Court house square was pub
lished in your paper. Mrs. Munger will
truthfully protest to the day of her death
that she knows of no such deed. She never
affixed her name to paper or papers trans
ferring her rights to that property. She
always protested against it. She will not
testify to what her husband did, but knows
what she did not do. Why does county 20
rich as Sedgwick wish to deprive her of her
rights to that propertys
When Mr.. Munger proposed to give the
square to the county it was on the condition
that a conrt house and jail should be built
thereon. The court house is already built
upon other ground; some thought it too far
out. Moreover it was to be the court house
and not court house.
Did not -. s. Munger in an early day deed
away lot upon lot to parties who, after their
title was secure, put their houses upon wheels
and hauled them down to Dutch
Dill illus OeCISoSiuS eAC
value Of Mr. Munger's property.
When the property was below par they did
not want it, now it is valuable the county
pretends to possess deed from Mr.. Munger
and wife, In the first place the conditions
were not complied with, the second place
Mrs. Munger always refused and persisted
against deed being given, consequently
never did sign her right away to the Court
house square.
Third, the question of building a court
house upon the square, or putting an ad-
dition to the county building was voted
upon, and it was decided to build an addition
to the county building. Wichita owes much
of what she is today to D. s. Munger and
wife. She is an aged and estimable lady,
whom all who know her respect She asks
for nothing but her legal rights, and
it is an easy matter for the county to grant
fhap
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
A CONFIDENCE MAN
Gets In His Work on Hotel Keeper

Another confidence man has visited the
city, ard after getting in his work has de-
parted for pastures new, A week ago last
Sunday night man named Carl Van Meter,
claiming Boston as his home, drove up to the
Commercial hotel on Douglas avenue and en-
teripg made arrangements for weeks board.
He claimed to be a travelling agent for the
Mosler Safe and Lock company, and to bear
him out in appearance at least he carried q
sample book and on several different occa-
sions showed his skill in handling locks by
opening strange safes. On last Friday eve
ming he presented check for 1850 to Mr..
A. A. Oliver, proprietor OF the hotel, and
asked him to take out a weeks board and
give him cash for the balance, which he did .
That same night Carl left and has not been
heard from since. Officers are on his tracks.
From his wonderful familiarity with locks it
is presumed he was a crook who failed 20 get
in his work, so turned forger while in the
city.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
CALL MEETING
OF City Council Yesterday to Award Contra.
for Completing Topeka Avenue Sewer.

The report of the city council in yester-
days issue stated tbat the council had
awarded certain gentleman the contract
for building the Topeka avenue sewer for
81 "a per foot. The city attorney and sewer
age committee were appointed to close the
contract, and yesterday morning the gentle
man to whom the. contract was awarded
stated that he had neglected to figure in what
it cost to replace the dirt over the pipe; that
he could not do it for less than $500 His
bid for the entire route amounted to S2l PSI,
which added to the $500 made Sa2, ,O54, his
bid.
As result of his misunderstanding the
mayor ordered called meeting which con-
vened near three o'clock yesterday. There
were present, his honor, Healy, Brown, Der
by, Buckridge, Kenyon and Simison. The
bids were recanvassed and contract awarded
to the Wichita Construction and Supply
Company. Their bid is So, 400 for complet
ing the sewer, a distance Of 2,2l5 feet. The
city attorney and sewerage committee viii
complete the contract to-day.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
AMUSEM ENTS.
GARFIELD.


The Garfield was well filled again last
night Mr. Knoll stood high in favor and
was several times encoIed.
Those who have not heard the masters of
this instrument can have no idea OF its
power In the hands Of o. II. Knoll the lis
tener is captivated by yielding pianissimo
and insensibly carried through a maize of
brilliant passages, when the artist assumes
absolute control of the mind and leads it at
will through many pleasing and fantastic
scenes. Prof. Knoll has not only plagarised
the power Of one cotemporary but the neat
execution of another while his inmate
genius has combined the two and added
finish with art unknown before. Space does
not permit a scientific criticism, which alone
can justly compliment one of American S
greatest virtuosos.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
SHEAk THIEVES.

Night before last the sneak thieves visited
the southern part of the city; among other
places calling at was the house Of Mr.. Thos.
Spurrier on South Market
The rascal here gained entrance about 5
o'clock in the morning to the house through
window in q sleeping room, rified the
pockets of his son Charley securing some
small change but leaving untouched quite a
large amount of money in his vest pocket,
and then passed out through the kitchen
door in the rear. In his moving around the
rooms lie wske Mr.. Spurrier who seeing the
man cody leaving the house did not think
him thief and so allowed him to escape
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
MASHED on WICHITA.

Some days ago Mr.. NJ. l. Poay, of Ash
land, Ohio, reached the city on a prospecting
tour. He is one Of the leading business mer
of his town and thought he would make q
trip west to see if it was true that the West
and Wichita were as lively as reported
Like most of Easterrers he was OF tEs
opinion that the metropolis was not as lively
as reported. He confessed that be had beer
here but q short time when be discovered
that Wichita was by far more lively thar
be expected after reading the many favora
BILE reports. So favorably impressed is hs
that he has decided to move here as early a.
possible. He viii leave for his home III 8
few days and make arrangements for closing
out his business and removing here
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
DONE Up FORA WATCH.

Mr.. Perry Hood of the Neiderlander office,
had the misfortune Monday last of loosing
his fine gold watch. The last time be re-
members seeing it was near 10 O'Clock in the
morning. About four hours after he thought
to observe the time of day, but observed
something slse-an empty pocket. He
rustled around looking for it and trying to
remember where it was and who it was tha.
had done him up. All was in vain and the
gold ticker gives music TO some one else. He
has endeavored to keep the affair quiet bu:
the truth would out.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
DEPOT BUILDINGS.

Architects Terry & Thompson have COM
pleted plans for Kansas Midland depots to
be erected at points three and six miles north
OF Douglas avenue. Each depot building
contains ladies' and gents waiting rooms
baggage room and telegraph and ticket
office. Each building will be covered with
feet long and twenty feet wide surrounded
by platform extending fourteen feet from
the building.
The contract for erecting both buildings
have been awarded Whitcomb & White
Work has commenced and are expected to
be completed by the first of next month
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
DOWNED BY COLORED GIRLS.

Yesterday afternoon a drunken Hishman
entered the house of Mrs. Owens in an alley
between Main and Water and commenced
abusing the two colored girls, Della Owens
and Eva whitley, who were in the ROOM
The former ordered the drunken rowdy
away, but he refused to go, and struck tho
girl blow above the eye. The other girl
threw at aim large stone and Ratchet,
one of which struck him, inflicting an ugly
wound Constable Billy Weiss passing at
the time arrested the man, who gave tho
name of Fitzgerald, and landed him in the
cooler. As he was in a state of beastly intox
ication he was not given hearing last even
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
KANSAS FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIA
TION.

Kansas Funeral Directors Association
mot at the Office of H. W. Kendle's under
taking rooms 10 a m yesterday.
Meeting called to order by president Of the
association. II. W. Ksndle.
Proceedings opened with prayer by Rev.
y. E. Harman.
Address of welcome was delivered in few
appropriate remarks by Mayor Allen.
In the absence OF Nioe-Presidenf A d.
Hsroff. ]. T. OIdham, secretary OF the asso-
citation. delivered the response to the mayors
welcome, thanking the citizens OF Wichita
for their hospitality and cordial reception.
After the transaction OF the various afairs
of the association, old officers were re
elected for the ensuing year
Adjourned at p. II, to meet at " iId1ssf'
in NAV 1855.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
PUTTING on WAR PAINT.

At the last meeting of the city council it
was decided to invite the peanut stands, real
estate signs and all distractions on the side
walk to be removed. Yesterday the police
notified the peanut men to vacate. As re-
suit they held meeting last night and de-
cided to await the voice of the law before
going. They pronounced the movement an
injustice and thought they could win in a
legal fight
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
FAIR ASSOCIATION
Being Organized With Capital Stock
500, 0OO-S6O, OO1 Already Raised.

500, ,OOO-S6O, OOO Already Raised.
Some days ago a number of the leading
business men in the city commenced to work
quietly on the task of organizing an Agricul-
tural Fair and Trotting Association. The
meeting Saturday night resulted In giving
an opportunity to discuss the matter jointly,
but nothing of definite character was done.
Last night another meeting was held. 1t
was decided to organize stock company of
Sl00, 900. The paper was passed around and
$50, ,0C0 raised. The site agreed upon is To-
Gated upon the farm OF Perry Williams
northwest of the city.
A committee of six was appointed
to solicit stock, consisting of G. II.
Blackwelder, Amos Houck, Fl. J..
Peck, L. Simpson, John Kelley and John
Mccormick.
Arrangements have been made with the
st. Scott for locating depot near the grounds
selected A scheme is on foot for extending
q motor line to the grounds also.
1t is thought that number of the gentle
men connected with the old association will
become stockholders in the new.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
THE COURTS.
POLICE COURT.

JIG. Mccoy was again brought into court
and compelled to answer for the second tim.
for creating a nuisance upon his property
Quite An array of witnesses were examined
for the defense and an equally large number
for the state. The judge found him guilty
and assessed fine of S. and costs.
Upon the disposition of this case, two
young colored men, Henry Roy and Hicks
Douglas, were brought from the cooler
where they had spent the night before aud
part of the day, to plead to the charge OF
disturbing the peace. They had been drunk
Monday night and going into the colored
dive of Hathway's on South Fifth got into q
fight; Officer Woods was sent for and ar
rested the young bloods. They were fined
IS and costs and We're committed until paid
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

Mr.. and Mrs. D. II. Scott of Larnsd. are
in the city, guests Of Joshua Coiief'e On
Soutb Enporia avenue Xr. Scott has not
bssn in the CITY for five years and says be
never expected 20 see in The southwest ten
years ago when he went TO Larned, city a.
large .s W ichita-
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

Architects Terry s Thompson have con-
pleted plans for frame residence for Nj O.
n E,rL which will be erected on LA~renoe
wear Eleventh street Il viii be con-
structed after tie Eazahethan style and
contain eleven rooms. II viii be supplied
with steam heating and COS. over $sleo-
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
EXCURSION TO FREEPORr.

An excursion will be run to-day from
Wichita to Freeport over the Wichita & TT.
Scott railroad. From a letter received We
set it down that the people OF Freeport pro-
pose TO welcome all who may go down
Freepor, is most delightful little city set
down like bright gem in Q vast emerald
field There are few prettier spots in Kan
saS
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

H.T. Mills Of Intepenis-ice, kAs, uncAs
of W. 3. yfckies Of our city, came IN over
the Frsco Yesterday morning Nj Mills Is
-. -, ,h- s.,lid rr.er O. his town and ;s hsre
looking over CIR advausages- De speaks tn
admiration Of Wichita and SAYS that the
wo.,dey Ia. rcs hser orer estimated.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

Workmen were yesterday engaged in put
ting the roof upon the Chris Kimmerly
building, Chicago avenue.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

The Ladies Aid Society OF the Emporia
avenue II. E. church viii meet al tie
parsonage at $50 p m today. All The ladies
os tha congregation are invited
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

Colonel j. W. Nartzell is pushing the
work on the Wichita Rapid Transit line.
He has commenced the erection of car and
motor house on the corner of Kellogg and
Washington streets
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
&C A + x | c +

Presented with Same PRECISION as in New York
Boston, Philadelphia Baltimore. Chicago
and Elsewhere, Under Direction
of Mr.. Arthur Miller.
Seats on Sale at Box Office Monday May 3. Price
50. s5 and 81.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

ID. H. Holmes. of Nevada, No, is in the
city. guest of his old schoolmate, Prof A ".
Sickney.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

The frame for the livery barn to be erect
ed by Doc Black upon the river bank. north
of the bridge is almost completed
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

Mr.. B. +. McNeal of Sioux City, Ia, who
has been visiting the city for some weeks
left yesterday morning on return trip.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

Aessrs. Will Shambaugh, John Kennedy
and f. j. Healy left last evening for EN-
poria where they will spend few days visit
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
PROBATE COCI


Order of sale of real estate in the estate OF
VIM Goodman, deceased.
Inventory and appraisement in the estate
Of Marion A. Carr filed.
Marriage license was yesterday issued to
R. F. Collins and Minerva w. Garnett,
both of Wichita.
A. L. Grimes. of Wichita, and Carrie
Johns, Of Legonier, Ind.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

Extra copies Of the EAGLE can be OBJ
tAined in the counting room for five cents
each, with or without wrappers.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

Miss Aggie McRea and Miss Minnie Nc
Kinnon returned last night from visit to
Clearwater
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

Miss Gertie Ireland who for several days
was not expected to live is fast recovering
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

Green q Thomas today commence work
upon the foundation of the government
building.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

Work ON the proposed building to be
erected on North Main for summer garden
has been commenced
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

Mrs Hudson, wife of DIR. Hudson, OF the
Fashion stable on South Water street, is
compelled to take a trip to Colorado on ac-
C punt of her i'll health.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

Mr.. NJ. Mcknight, one of Anthony's lead
ing business men, arrived in the city las,
evening.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

Mr.. Charles Aldrich, book keeper ct the
Niederlander office, is on the sick list.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

Miss Hattie Murphey has accepted the
position of cashier at the shoe parlor OF
Loeb e Findress, corner of First and Main
Streets
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

c. h. Odbert, of Odbert & Co.. bakers,
North Main street, has arrived in the city
from Wheeling, W. Va, to make Wichita
his future home
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

President McNeal of the Citizens National
hank of Medicine Lodge, spent the day in
the city yesterday
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

Yesterday the sturns property, 3ooxesl !,
On First street, was offered for sale ON the
steps Of the court house in the partition suit
Of Sturns VS. Sturns.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

J. w. Arthur, salesman at Locke & Fun
deers' shoe parlor, is confined to his room
with measles
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
MARRIED..

Last evening at $50 by Rev. Adams at the
residence of the brides parents on North To
peka, Mr. Newton Stage and Miss Ella Kel-
logg, both of Wichita.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

Messrs. n. 4. English and Robert Smith
left yesterday morning for Kingman and
will return today.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The regular neeting o. the Z" oman
Guild ia postponed until next week
MRs wv NJ BOND. Secy.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
~ARFIRLD OPERA HOUSE.
(T Ennis & YOUNG Manager and Lesses.

HARFIKLD OPERA HOUSE.
(T Ennis & Young Managers and Lesses.
ONE NIGHT ONLY
BENEFIT.
FORREST CITY L. A. NO. b22o, Z. OF L.
The Casino Opera C..mpsny will Appear IN the
Second Act Each
MASCOTTB oLIEvkTTE, MIKADo,
Miss MAY SMITH
AS THE
LITTLE IRISH MAID
LOTUS UB
IN THEIR FAR FAMED QURTEFTE.
A. II. KNOLL,
CELEBRATED CORNET vIRTCoso.
and Other Specia!ties
OVER THREE HOURS OF
GOOD SOLID AMUSEMENT.
Admission Is cents, Reserved Seats IS and 50 cts.
Tickets on Sale az the Union Labor Press ofice.
an d en- Frtday at the Union Ticket Uff1ce.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

City Clerk, Mr.. Fred Schattnsr. is feeling
indisposed and is of duty for few days
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

Co. A, 2nd Regiment K y. g., viii meet
at their armory tonight at 7:3o. By order,
w. A. RIcHKY. Capt.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
JUSTICE COURT,

The four cases set for yesterday at Justice
Barrett's court were all disposed of without
coming to trial.
At Justice Walkers besides the usual
amount of civil business there were two
warrants issued and returned.
One was for a. B. Clark, who it is alleged,
pawned certain gold badge belonging to
Company A, K. n. G., and when the badge
was demanded Clark refused to hand it over
He has not yet had his trial.
The other was for Young Baw, a China
man, who it is charged in the indictment,
stole from Coon Lee, another native Of the
Celestial empire, sla5,00. He was sent to
Jail and will have his hearing to-day.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

Some Of the esecsrie lights were oG duty
last night.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

County seat OF Lane County and
Western Kansas can now make
through Leaving the depot at eoo n on
Halstead with the A. T.
arriving 3o5 making close train connection
at Avenue Hotel
o. m General Office 2l3 West Douglas Avenue
EXPRESS AND M ALL
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

yXYICHITA MUSEUM,
w ENNIS YOUNG, Propretors and Managers.
South Main 81. near Douglas Ave,
The pupular family resort and the Only Place OF
Amusement In the city open the yeGD round.
PARLoR STAGE.
FRANK MAJILToN, Grotesque Jusgler.
BABY EWfN'-, The Child Wonder.
HARRY NhTTES, In is Comicalties.
DAN WEBSTER, In HIS ExceLtricalites.
AUDITORIUM.
MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY,
The Beautiful Irish Drama
-:IRELAND AS IT Is -:
THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY.
The Beautiful Comedy
--BELLE
And the Laughable Farce
KISS IN THE DARK.
Characters by Our Popular Stock Company.
Admission 10 cents to all
DaEy matinees arranged especially for the enter
tainmeat OF ladies and children.
Doors open from TO 10 p. d..
NRAWFoRD'S OPERA HOUSE,
~ l.. NJ. CRAWFORD. Manager.
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, MAY 10 & IS.
Welcome Appearance Of the satellite
MISS MINNIE MADERN.
And Her Excellent Company in Taylor's Charming
c A Z * l C. Z
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
DISTRICT COURT.

The four pickpockets captured at the Ire
mont House short time ago, appeared in
court, but being unprepared their trial was
set for Monday.
The remainder of the day was consumed in
the trial Of J. c. Hopkins vs. Martha Will
lianls ct al, suit for the recovery Of prop
erty held under tax title. The case was
taken under advisement.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
ADJUSTMENTS.

TARFIELD OPERA HOUSE.
VT ENNIS YOU'VE, Sole Lesseee and Managers.
FRED DIXON, Asst Manager
FAREWELL. PERFORMANCES
AND LAST APPEAR4NcE
OF ALL THE FAvORIIES
-TtNIGHT. MIX Do
With the Original Great Casino Cast,
Introducfrp Jessie Hatcher May Smith. Anna Far-
reIl George Paxton Bruce Amsbury,
Fred dixon F. Robbins. Ferris
Hartman and FIT
Raymond.
During the evening Amer cas- Great Cornet Virfuso
n x Oh L. will Introduce the following cornet
cOi0s 'Il Canfe" (Rossairel 'Blue Bells (Hartman)
FRIDAY BE EFT OF KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
Popular prices of emission, 20 and 80 cents, re-
gerved seats 50 cents. - :.
Doors open at y. M, performance commences at
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11

T. o. Long, Ist Sargt,
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-11
Only Good Honest Goods

are the results only OF great genOuS and or1gnanty
Nothing common placed novelties Our prices are
always very low. No sell cheaper than we DO
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Crying for Rain.
Fuan the Warren ull.j Sentinel.
Oh will it ever rain.
About TNrnadacs,

Light. Finley, of the signal service, an
authority on the subject. gives the fol
lowing signs by which ghc approach of n
tornado may be forctold: The air be
strangely hot and oppressive; in
the afternoon masses of clouda- form in
the southwest and northwest and rush
together in great confusion and with a
roaring noise. Generally. following
closely upon the existence of this cor
dition, the funnel shaped tornado cloud
appears against the western sky, moving
boiiiyt5o the front from without this
confused mass OF flying clouds. The
tornado invariably We to the north
east, and no building can withstand it
Its track is narrow. and those persons on
whom it is advancing may escape it by
running north or south. To run 10 the
east or TO the northeast is to invite death
If there is not time to run away from ii,
retiring to Il cellar and stand ng by its
west wall or lying flat on the ground in
the open air are the best means of es
Gaping IS fury"
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The memory of this ample man is now
a part of natures wealth. He attlcd for
the rights of men. His heart was with
the slave. He stood against the selfsh
greed of millions branded to protect the
pirates trade. His voice was for the
night when freedoms friends were few.
He taught The church to think and
doubt. He did not fear to stand alone.
His brain took counsel of his heart. To
every foe he offered reconciliation's
hand He loved this land of ours, and
added to its glory through The word.
he was the greatest orator that stood
within the ppIpig's narrow curve. He
loved the liberty of speech. There was
no trace of bigot in his blood. He was a
brave and generous man, and so, with
reycrent LANDS, | place this tribute on
his tomb.
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DruIe County to the Front.

- AA'AhS ~ oAtSAASAA
The crop report of the commissioner
of immigration for the month of July,
which comprises results in "A counties
from 1877 individual estimates, shows the
following average in the different pro
ducts, 100 signifying a perfeeta crop:
Wheat. 70; Corn, 90; Oats, 6S; Rye and
barley, 6s; flax; 70; hay, 10; vegetables,
IS; I,ckwheat, 50. In Dawson county
the wheat average is rs; corn, so; oats,
40; fax and hay, 80 each; vegetables. 90.
The counties of Aurora, Sanborn, DER
auld, Hutchinson, Douglass and Chas.
Mix range down from these figures more
or less, the last two showing the poorest
condition, while Brule county excels
Dawson in corn. oats, hay and flax.
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Astonishing Success

1t is the daty of every person who has used
Boscllee's German Syrup to let its wonderful
qualities be Known to their friends in curing
.tonsumptiun, sewers Coughs Group, Asthma,
Pneumonia, and in fact all throat and lung dis
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relief. Three doses will relieve any case, and
we consider it the duty of all Druggists to rec
omnend 1T to the poor, dying ccneumptive, ut
least to try ono bottle, rs 5000, dozen bottles
weFc sold last year, and no one case where it
failed was reported. Such a medicine as the
German Syrup cannot be too widely known.
Ask your druggist about it. Sample bottles to
try. sold at 10 cents. Regular size, rs cents.
Sold by all Druggists and Leaders in the United
States and Canada.